Go up and possess the land which I have given you… (Deuteronomy 9:23) We have moved to our new promised land in Scandia, Minnesota. By the grace of God, we are well able to take the land. There is much to do—a house to possess, a community to embrace, a dominion to be established. It will not be without challenges, … Read more>>>
We have a friend who was in critical condition with Covid-19. He had one leg in heaven. He needed more high tech care and had to be airlifted to a larger hospital and was put on a ventilator. He was close to death. The body of Christ rose up with fervent prayers and lifted him up before the throne for … Read more>>>
The Mt. Moriah Bible School in Danzounmey, Benin, West Africa was completed in November. We praise God that we have been able to help construct this building with donations from our partners in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. In July, Pastor Daku, his wife, four children, and sister-in-law were able to move into the parsonage in the Mt. Moriah … Read more>>>
But the angel said to them, “Listen! Do not fear. For I bring you good news of great joy, which will be to all people. (Luke 2:10, MEV) The message of Christmas is Good News of great joy for everyone—a message of God becoming a man to reconcile us to Himself. That is why the message of Christmas is joy … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin When they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter. Therefore, the name of it was called Marah. (Exodus 15:23 MEV) In February, I wrote an article called “Have You Been to Marah?” dealing with the bitter circumstances of life, such as divorce, broken relationships, sickness, the loss of a … Read more>>>
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. (Mark 16:15, AV) Since our last report, we have been very busy with meetings in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Pakistan. Yes, Pakistan! On September 30, I was in my study preaching at 9 a.m. for an evening meeting in an unreached village … Read more>>>
And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they [were] bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah. And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink? (Exodus 15:23-24, AV) Just as Israel faced the bitter waters of Marah, we also face bitter waters in the circumstances of life. … Read more>>>
I don’t know if you are like me, but I have a hard time with wobbly wheels on store carts. I am trying to be nice, but to tell the truth, I dislike with a passion carts with wobbly wheels! It is so annoying. So distracting. It’s usually just one wheel, right? It wobbles and vibrates the cart, or … Read more>>>
Then He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest a while,” for many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. (Mark 6:31, MEV) Everyone needs rest. No matter how strong or spiritual you are, without rest, you will become weary in your heart, mind, and spirit. I believe, for most of … Read more>>>
And be kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32, MEV) We are living in a world that is increasingly polarized, angry, and divided. When people disagree, the answer seems to be to denigrate, ostracize, and demean those with other points of view. The internet has made things worse. People … Read more>>>
